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The study explores the biological activity of hexane extracts obtained from the leaves (HH) and rhizomes (RH) of the fern Microsorum scolopendria, focusing on their safety and protective potential in skin-related conditions. Both extracts were found to be non-toxic at concentrations up to approximately 100 µg/mL and demonstrated the ability to shield human dermal fibroblasts… Read More

This randomized controlled trial compared Brazil nut butter with a selenium dietary supplement in improving selenium status among 44 vegans and 42 omnivores. Participants consumed either placebo, Brazil nut butter, or a supplement providing 55 µg selenium daily for two weeks. Serum selenium, glutathione peroxidase 3 (GPX3), and selenoprotein P (SELENOP) were assessed. Vegans had… Read More

A new double-blind clinical trial shows that polyphenol-rich sorghum bicolor extract can speed up strength recovery after eccentric exercise. Both high (500 mg/day) and low (250 mg/day) doses helped restore forearm flexion strength faster than placebo, with improvements seen by 48–72 hours post-exercise. Interestingly, the extract did not reduce muscle soreness, swelling, or pain perception,… Read More

Functional dyspepsia, a condition marked by bloating, nausea, and abdominal discomfort, affects millions worldwide. While drugs like Pantoprazole are commonly prescribed, their side effects push many toward herbal alternatives. A clinical study at AIIMS Bhubaneswar tested a poly-herbal formulation (PHF), sold under names like Dizester® Herbal, against Pantoprazole in 80 patients. Using standardized questionnaires, researchers… Read More

Antibiotics remain essential in fighting infections but are notorious for disrupting gut microbiota, often leading to long-term health risks. A recent study highlights fucoidan a marine polysaccharide from brown seaweed as a promising intervention. Researchers found that fucoidan offered broad-spectrum protection to gut microbes exposed to multiple antibiotic classes, both in vitro and in animal… Read More